This 100% online Postgraduate diploma will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the strategic, financial and legal processes involved in M&A transactions”

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This Postgraduate diploma in Mergers and Acquisitions is delivered in a convenient 100% online format, allowing students to plan their own schedule and pace of study. Over 6 months, graduates will embark on a high-intensity experience that will lay the foundation for their success in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions.

You will analyze the role of M&A in the context of business growth, restructuring and value creation, thanks to an extensive library of multimedia resources”

Syllabus

The Postgraduate diploma in Mergers and Acquisitions will offer multiple benefits that enhance the professional and academic development of graduates. This program will provide an in-depth understanding of the strategic, financial and legal processes involved in M&A transactions, which is essential for any professional who wishes to specialize in this field.

In this way, entrepreneurs will be able to understand in depth how these transactions play a crucial role in business growth, restructuring and value creation. In this way, through a detailed analysis, strategies will be designed to maximize the value of the transactions and minimize the associated risks. We will also delve into the identification and mitigation of potential risks, using the results of Due Diligence to make informed strategic decisions.

They will also learn the tools and techniques necessary to negotiate effectively in the context of Mergers and Acquisitions, managing change and post-merger cultural integration effectively, and ensuring organizational cohesion. In addition, with these skills, professionals will be better prepared to lead and execute complex transactions in a dynamic and competitive business environment.

All this is offered through a completely online method, which adjusts to the individual needs of students, allowing them to organize themselves according to their personal and work schedules, eliminating the need to travel to a physical center. Additionally, it is based on the revolutionary Relearning methodology, which consists of the repetition of key concepts for an optimal and natural assimilation of the content.

This Postgraduate diploma takes place over 6 months and is divided into 4 modules:

Module 1. Mergers and Acquisitions
Module 2. Valuation and Evaluation of Companies in Merger and Acquisition Processes
Module 3. Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
Module 4. Risk Management and Compliance in Mergers and Acquisitions

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate diploma in Mergers and Acquisitions completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the program, you will be able to access all its contents of at any time, allowing you to manage your study time.

Module 1. Mergers and Acquisitions

1.1. Mergers and Acquisitions

1.1.1. Types of Operation in Mergers and Acquisitions
1.1.2. Differences between Mergers and Acquisitions
1.1.3. Life Cycle of a Transaction

1.2. Evolution of Mergers and Acquisitions

1.2.1. Historical Evolution of Mergers and Acquisitions
1.2.2. Trends and Cycles in Mergers & Acquisitions
1.2.3. Major Historical Transactions

1.3. Feasibility of Mergers and Acquisitions

1.3.1. Value Creation and Synergies
1.3.2. Diversification and Market Expansion
1.3.3. Acquisition of Competencies and Resources

1.4. Types of Transactions

1.4.1. Horizontal, Vertical and Conglomerate Mergers
1.4.2. Friendly and Hostile Acquisitions: Takeovers
1.4.3. Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

1.5. Process of Mergers and Acquisitions

1.5.1. Stages of the Mergers and Acquisitions Process
1.5.2. Going Public: MAB and Continuous Market
1.5.3. Due Diligence and Evaluation
1.5.4. Integration

1.6. Financial Analysis in Mergers and Acquisitions

1.6.1. Financial Statements and Key Ratios
1.6.2. Profitability and Risk Analysis
1.6.3. Financial Health Assessment

1.7. Valuation of Companies

1.7.1. Valuation Methods: DCF and Multiples
1.7.2. Valuation of Tangible and Intangible Assets
1.7.3. Evaluation of Synergies

1.8. Formal Aspects in Mergers and Acquisitions

1.8.1. Regulatory Framework and International Regulations
1.8.2. Contracts and Legal Documentation
1.8.3. Compliance and Legal Due Diligence

1.9. Financing of Mergers and Acquisitions

1.9.1. Sources of Financing: Debt and Equity
1.9.2. Structuring Financing
1.9.3. Fiscal Aspects and their Impact on the Financing Structure

1.10. Risk and Problems in Mergers & Acquisitions

1.10.1. Risk Identification and Management
1.10.2. Common Problems in Mergers and Acquisitions
1.10.3. Risk Mitigation Strategies

Module 2. Valuation and Evaluation of Companies in Transactions

2.1. Valuation and Evaluation of Companies in Transactions

2.1.1. The Valuation of the Company in the Merger and Acquisition Process
2.1.2. Importance of the Valuation in the Merger & Acquisition Process
2.1.3. Impact of Inclusion in Stock Indexes
2.1.4. Valuation Methods

2.2. Discounted Cash Flow Method (DCF)

2.2.1. Discounted Cash Flows (DCF)
2.2.2. Cash Flow Projection
2.2.3. Determination of Terminal Value

2.3. Valuation by Multipliers

2.3.1. Selection of Adequate Multiples
2.3.2. Application and Adjustment of Multiples
2.3.3. Comparative Analysis

2.4. Valuation of Tangible and Intangible Assets

2.4.1. Valuation of Tangible Assets
2.4.2. Identification of Intangible Assets
2.4.3. Intangible Valuation Methods
2.4.4. Impact of Intangibles on Total Valuation

2.5. Evaluation of Synergies

2.5.1. Types of Synergies: Operational and Financial
2.5.2. Quantification of Synergies
2.5.3. Risks Associated with Synergies

2.6. Analysis of Financial Statements

2.6.1. Balance Sheet and Working Capital Analysis
2.6.2. Structure of the Income Statement
2.6.3. Cash Flow Analysis

2.7. Valuation Risks

2.7.1. Identification of Key Risks
2.7.2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
2.7.3. Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis

2.8. Assessment in Specific Contexts

2.8.1. Startups and Growth Companies
2.8.2. Companies in Restructuring
2.8.3. Highly Volatile Companies

2.9. Valuation Adjustments and Premiums

2.9.1. Control and Liquidity Adjustments
2.9.2. Specific Risk Premiums
2.9.3. Discounts for Lack of Control

2.10. Valuation Tools and Software

2.10.1. Common Tools in the Industry
2.10.2. Financial Models and their Applications
2.10.3. Advantages and Limitations of the Tools

Module 3. Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions

3.1. Process of Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions

3.1.1. Due Diligence
3.1.2. Stages of the Due Diligence Process
3.1.3. Planning and Execution

3.2. Financial Due Diligence

3.2.1. Financial Statements
3.2.2. Debt and Liquidity Analysis
3.2.3. Evaluation of Revenues and Costs

3.3. Legal Due Diligence

3.3.1. Review of Legal Documents
3.3.2. Legal Risk Assessment
3.3.3. Regulatory Compliance

3.4. Commercial Due Diligence

3.4.1. Market and Competition Analysis
3.4.2. Customer Portfolio Assessment
3.4.3. Growth Projections

3.5. Operational Due Diligence

3.5.1. Evaluation of Operational Processes
3.5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
3.5.3. Facilities and Assets Review

3.6. Human Resources Due Diligence

3.6.1. Organizational Structure Assessment
3.6.2. Compensation and Benefits Analysis
3.6.3. Talent Retention and Management

3.7. IT and Systems Due Diligence

3.7.1. IT Infrastructure Evaluation
3.7.2. Information Security
3.7.3. Systems Integration

3.8. Environmental Due Diligence

3.8.1. Environmental Impact Assessment
3.8.2. Compliance with Environmental Regulations
3.8.3. Environmental Risks and Liabilities

3.9. Fiscal Due Diligence

3.9.1. Review of Tax Obligations
3.9.2. Tax Risk Assessment
3.9.3. Post-Acquisition Tax Planning

3.10. Due Diligence Report

3.10.1. Structure of the Due Diligence Report
3.10.2. Presentation of Findings and Recommendations
3.10.3. Decision Making Based on the Report

Module 4. Risk Management and Compliance in Mergers and Acquisitions

4.1. Risk Identification in Mergers and Acquisitions

4.1.1. Types of Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions
4.1.2. Risk Identification Methodologies
4.1.3. Risk Assessment Tools

4.2. Financial and Market Risks

4.2.1. Financing Risks
4.2.2. Market Volatility
4.2.3. Foreign Exchange Risks

4.3. Operational and Integration Risks

4.3.1. Failures in the Integration of Operations
4.3.2. Supply Chain Disruptions
4.3.3. Impact on Productivity

4.4. Legal and Regulatory Risks

4.4.1. Regulatory Compliance
4.4.2. Litigation and Legal Disputes
4.4.3. Penalties and Fines

4.5. Technological and Security Risks

4.5.1. IT Systems Integration
4.5.2. Cybersecurity and Data Protection
4.5.3. Technological Innovation

4.6. Human Resources Risks

4.6.1. Talent Retention
4.6.2. Labor Conflicts
4.6.3. Cultural Change Management

4.7. Reputational Risks

4.7.1. Impact on Corporate Reputation
4.7.2. Crisis Management and Communication
4.7.3. Relationship with Stakeholders

4.8. Environmental and Social Risks

4.8.1. Compliance with Environmental Standards
4.8.2. Corporate Social Responsibility
4.8.3. Community Impact

4.9. Risk Management and Mitigation

4.9.1. Mitigation Strategies
4.9.2. Contingency Planning
4.9.3. Risk Monitoring and Control

4.10. Practical Examples of Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions

4.10.1. Analysis of Real Situations
4.10.2. Lessons Learned
4.10.3. Best Practices in Risk Management

You will cover key topics, such as the evaluation and valuation of companies, the design of strategies that increase value and minimize risks, and the importance of Due Diligence”